Throttle Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove water pump pulley shield.
3. Disconnect fuel charging wiring from Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
4. Remove two TP sensor retaining screws.
5. Remove TP sensor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Slide rotary tangs into position over throttle shaft blade, then rotate TP sensor clockwise to installed position only. Failure to install the TP sensor in this manner may result in possible damage to the sensor or excessive idle speeds.

1. Install TP sensor. Ensure that rotary tangs on sensor are in proper alignment.

NOTE: TP sensor is not adjustable.

2. Secure TP sensor to throttle body with two retaining screws. Tighten to 2.8-3.8 Nm (25-34 lb in).
3. Connect fuel charging wiring to TP sensor.
4. Install water pump pulley shield. Tighten retaining screws securely.
5. Connect battery ground cable.